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QUICK-CONNECT JOINTS AND RELATED METHODS

  • US 20100150648A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2008
  • Published: 06/17/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A fastener to secure a flange to a main body of a blowout preventer, the fastener comprising:

  • a housing configured to receive a locking pin;

    a plurality of cavities located within one of the housing or the locking pin, the plurality of cavities each comprising an inclined surface extending from a deep sections of the cavity;

    a plurality of rollers positioned in the plurality of cavities; and

    a release cage to retain the plurality of rollers in the plurality of cavities;

    wherein the release cage moves the plurality of rollers along the inclined surfaces and into compressive engagement between the locking pin and the housing.

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